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For Social Security Beneficiaries, This Is the Most Important Time of the Year
There have been 14 recessions in the United States since 1935. This means our nation's most important social program, Social Security, has survived some of the darkest days in U.S. history. And
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5 Reasons a Second Stimulus Will Be Passed in July
There's little doubt that 2020 will not soon be forgotten by the American public. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, with nonessential shutdowns
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Why Shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings Soared 42% Higher in the First Half of 2020
Skyrocketing more than 59% in December 2019, shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) extended their upward trajectory and climbed 42% through the first six months of 2020, according to data
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Just 6% of Workers Are Planning to Take Advantage of This Prime Investment Opportunity
The stock market has experienced unprecedented volatility in recent months, and this is likely to continue as the country officially enters a recession and COVID-19 cases spike across the country.
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Should Quidel Be Your Next Coronavirus Buy?
If there's one silver lining to the global coronavirus pandemic it's increased appreciation for quick and easy infectious disease testing. Quidel (NASDAQ: QDEL) was already a leader in the market
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3 Top Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy in July
Over the last decade, cloud computing has been a top-performing investment theme. But it's been this current health and economic crisis that has proven just how important cloud services are. With
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3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in July
Investors hoping to get more bang for the buck often find themselves exploring small-cap stocks. Companies with market caps below $2 billion have a lot of upside if things go right, but the risks
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Half of All Workers Are Making a Serious Investment Mistake, Study Shows
If you want to be successful as an investor, there's one key thing that you need to do: Diversify. Unfortunately, a surprising number of Americans haven't fulfilled this basic goal yet.
In fact,
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3 Energy Dividends Most at Risk in July
A dividend yield above 10% is usually a sign of trouble. The market will push yields to such heights when it's concerned about the payout's long-term sustainability.
That warning sign is flashing
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Why Shares of Newmont Corporation Have Risen 42% in the First Half of 2020
Rising more than 25% in 2019, shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) glittered brightly last year. And the market's penchant for picking up shares of this leading gold mining company has grown
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How New Consoles Could Power Take-Two Stock to New Heights
Gaming stocks like Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) are flying high as the COVID-19 pandemic left millions with both the time and inclination to play video games. But investors may have an
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3 Top Stay-at-Home Stocks to Buy in July
If you work at a non-essential business, your house or apartment has had to step up its game. It's become your office, school, gym, and much more for your entire family. Some households may have
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Did Lululemon Just Show Gap and Dick's Sporting Goods a Way Forward?
lululemon athletica's (NASDAQ: LULU) acquisition of MIRROR is a really smart move, as it extends its brand in a natural way that helps it move far beyond just clothes it sells in stores.
Yet the
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Preview: 5 Things to Watch For in Q2 Bank Earnings Reports
The second quarter of the year is officially in the books, and it could be one of the most interesting earnings reports for banks in recent memory -- not since the Great Recession have bank earnings
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The Boeing 737 MAX Completes Flight Tests: So What?
Boeing's (NYSE: BA) troubled 737 MAX jet is one step closer to being cleared for commercial flights again. This week, Boeing and FAA staff completed three days of test flights -- a key part of the
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What Would You Do With $1 Million?
What would you do for a million dollars? Well, a silly set of questions posed by Buzzfeed in 2018 found that 15% of respondents would live in a sewer for a month and 67% would scrounge through a
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Does This Proposed Stimulus Plan Offering $8,000 in Travel Tax Credits Stand a Chance of Passing?
If you're watching Washington eagerly for signs of another stimulus check, your head is probably swimming with all of the different proposals for providing more COVID-19 money.
With so many options
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Why Sturm, Ruger Is Up 62% in the First Half of 2020
The same factors that mired Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) in a three-year slump between 2017 and 2019 are now behind what may turn out to be a tectonic shift that could last for several years.
Ruger
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Why This One Stock Could Bring Life-Changing Returns
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has a record of outstanding growth, and with its share price close to all-time highs, some investors may be thinking it is already too late to get in. But looking at the
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes This Year? Here's What You Need to Know
When the COVID-19 crisis exploded back in March, the IRS was quick to realize that Americans did not have the capacity to deal with taxes at a time when the entire country was suddenly grappling
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More Than a Year After Its IPO, Are You Too Late to Buy Beyond Meat?
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) has been a stock market superstar for most of its time as a publicly traded company. The maker of plant-based meat alternatives started out with a bang when its stock
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Why Emergent BioSolutions Stock Soared 47% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of biopharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) gained 46.6% in the first half of 2020 (January to June), according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500
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Can Cannabis 2.0 Products Boost Canopy Growth and Organigram in 2020?
There was a whole lot of hype after "Cannabis 2.0" happened in Canada in October 2019. It marked the second wave of recreational marijuana legalization in Canada. Cannabis 2.0 included cannabis
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How to Prep Your Retirement Portfolio for a Second Wave
You've seen the news. COVID-19 is still taking its toll, to the extent that several states are closing up bars and restaurants, once again. You're right to worry about how a second wave might affect
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Where Will Blue Apron Be in 5 Years?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) burned a lot of investors after its IPO three years ago. The meal kit provider's stock, after being adjusted for a reverse split last year, currently trades more than 90%